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Dhananjaya de Silva guides Sri Lanka to 221-4 against Pakistan

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Niraj Kumar earns Los Angeles Olympic quota with 50m rifle bronze

DOHA: India's Niraj Kumar secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships here on Wednesday.

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New Zealand vow to get 'gritty' to avoid World Cup embarrassment

Jitka Klimkova says her New Zealand team must get "gritty" if they are to end their 32-year wait for a first Women's World Cup win and avoid embarrassment on home soil.

Norway's Hegerberg hopes to make up for lost time at World Cup

The prolific Ada Hegerberg is aiming to cap her return from the international wilderness by firing Norway back among the elite at the Women's World Cup this month.

Philippines hope 'meteoric rise' to World Cup is game-changer

In a country obsessed with beauty pageants, basketball and boxing, the Philippines women's team hope to ignite interest in football when they make the nation's World Cup debut.

Football: Women's World Cup Group A

The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20.

McLaughlin-Levrone dominates in US championships 400m win, Richardson shines again

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone continued her push to make the 400m her own Saturday, blazing to victory at the US athletics championships in a world-leading 48.74sec.

Iconic coach Popovich signs five-year NBA deal with Spurs

San Antonio Spurs coach and president of basketball operations Gregg Popovich, an iconic bench boss at 74, has signed a new five-year contract with the NBA club, the team announced Saturday.

Jones savaged in Australia after 'long day at the office' in South Africa

Coach Eddie Jones said he endured "a long day at the office" in Pretoria after a disastrous start to his second stint in charge of the Wallabies, with Australian media Sunday blasting their defeat to South Africa as an "embarrassment".

Cincinnati rally for point after Swiderski double for Charlotte

Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati had to fight back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Charlotte in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Japan's Hataoka fires 66 to grab lead at US Women's Open

Japan's Nasa Hataoka fired a stunning six-under par 66 in blustery conditions at Pebble Beach to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US Women's Open.

Jackson on course for Jamaican sprint double

Shericka Jackson stayed on course to win a women's sprint double at the Jamaican athletics championships on Saturday, advancing to the 200m final by winning her heat in 22.88secs.

Diaz hat trick fires Panama into Gold Cup semis

Ismael Díaz blasted a hat trick in the space of nine second-half minutes as Panama marched into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-0 win over Qatar on Saturday.

NBA launches in-season tourney with Dec. 9 final in Vegas

The NBA launched its first-ever in-season tournament on Saturday, revealing the groups for the 30-team event culminating with the NBA Cup Final on December 9 in Las Vegas.

Three Tigers combine for no-hitter as Detroit blanks Blue Jays

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning and relievers Jason Foley and Alex Lange combined to throw a Major League Baseball no-hitter on Saturday as the hosts defeated Toronto 2-0.

Long day at the office, admits Jones after Pretoria debacle

Australia coach Eddie Jones said he endured "a long day at the office" in Pretoria on Saturday after a disastrous start to his second stint in charge of the Wallabies.

New Zealand boss relishing Springboks clash after Pumas romp

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster says a showdown with the in-form Springboks is a challenge his All Blacks need following their 41-12 thumping of Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday in The Rugby Championship.

Todd closes strong to grab lead at PGA John Deere Classic

Brendon Todd birdied three of the last six holes, closing with a clutch par putt, to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA John Deere Classic.

Fast-starting New Zealand overwhelm Argentina with seven tries

Captain Sam Cane hailed a "ruthless" performance by the All Blacks after they romped to a 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday as New Zealand got their Rugby Championship campaign off to a flying start.

Iconic Rapinoe, champion footballer and committed activist

Megan Rapinoe's activism on such causes as gender equity, racial inequality and gay rights has ensured her iconic status as much as her US women's national team football heroics.

Alcaraz survives Wimbledon test, Rybakina cruises

Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina snuffed out the hopes of Britain's final hope Katie Boulter.

Fast-starting All Blacks overwhelm Pumas with seven tries

New Zealand romped to a 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday as the All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaign off to a flying start.

Woakes calls on England to summon spirit of 2019 in Headingley run chase

Chris Woakes urged England to recreate the spirit of Headingley 2019 as they look to revive their Ashes hopes against Australia, but without any of the accompanying tension.

Springboks send 21 more players to New Zealand

South Africa expanded their squad for a Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on July 15 to 34 players after a 43-12 triumph over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday.

Davidovich Fokina has no regrets over failed underarm serve at Wimbledon

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina insisted he had no regrets after his decision to serve underarm when just two points from a place in the Wimbledon last 16 spectacularly backfired on Saturday.

Eubanks in Wimbledon breakthrough with help from Clijsters

Christopher Eubanks made the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time at Wimbledon on Saturday with a little help from four-time major winner Kim Clijsters.

Jabeur takes rain check as she reaches Wimbledon last 16

Ons Jabeur thanked the rain after battling back from a set down to beat Canada's Bianca Andreescu and reach the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday.

PSG sign South Korea's Lee from Mallorca

Paris Saint-Germain have signed South Korean international Lee Kang-in from Real Mallorca, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Saturday.

Stand-in Springboks skipper Vermeulen hails 'fantastic performance'

South Africa captain and No. 8 Duane Vermeulen said the 43-12 triumph over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener was a "fantastic performance".

Woakes strikes before England openers hold firm in third Ashes Test

Chris Woakes led the way with the ball before England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett held firm to give England the upper hand in a must-win third Ashes Test for the hosts against Australia at Headingley on Saturday.

Tour de France dream over for Cavendish

Mark Cavendish crashed out of what was set to be his final Tour de France on Saturday, ending the sprint legend's quest to go one better than Eddie Merckx for stage wins.

Rune saves match points as Wimbledon rival's serve gamble fails

Holger Rune saved two match points to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday, with the Spaniard left to regret deciding to serve underarm when he was just two points from winning.

England beat Spain to win dramatic Under-21 Euro final

England won the under-21 European Championship for the first time since 1984 as Curtis Jones' goal beat Spain 1-0 in Saturday's final.

England beat Spain to win Under-21 Euro